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The Word is Sadden by the Passing of Kobe Bryant
Today we lost a legend, a father, a husband, a son, and an amazing human being. At 3PM today as first reported by TMZ Kobe Bryant sadly passed away in an helicopter crash out side of the Los Angeles area. There was a total of 5 people on the helicopter with Kobe being one and …
Juan Gabriel Son Issues Statement on his Fathers Passing
The world is still hurt by the passing of Latin Super Artist Juan Gabriel, here is a statement from his son Ivan Aguilera who spoke about his fathers passing and his love for his fans. “My father’s untimely passing is a tragic loss for all of us, his family, colleagues, and fans alike. We give heartfelt thanks …
Officer Claims He Helped Tupac Fake His Death!
There have been rumors swirling for years that Tupac is still alive, and that the rapper faked his own death. According to The Mirror, a retired police officer, David Myers, has made a death bed confession that he assisted Tupac in faking his own death. Myers, who is currently in critical condition, claims he was …
Joan Sebastian Mexican Music Superstar Dies at 64
Joan Sebastian, the fabled Mexican singer/songwriter who rose from a poverty-stricken childhood in rural Mexico to become one of the most recorded and top-selling contemporary acts of all time, died on Sunday after a long battle with cancer. He was 64 years old. A writer of achingly beautiful songs that he performed with the right …
Oscar de la Renta, legendary fashion designer, dies at 82
(CNN) — Legendary fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, who spent half a century putting high society in haute couture, has died. He was 82. The man — often described as the “sultan of suave” — dressed every first lady since Jacqueline Kennedy. Among those whose glamor factor his dresses jazzed up: Oprah Winfrey, Ann …
Maya Angelou dies at age 86
Maya Angelou was an American author and poet. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning more than fifty years. Maya Angelou died at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Wednesday, said her literary agent, Helen …
Hugo Chavez, fiery Venezuelan leader, dies at 58
By By IAN JAMES and FRANK BAJAK, Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez was a former paratroop commander and self-styled “subversive” who waged continual battle for his socialist ideals. He bedeviled the United States and outsmarted his rivals time and again, while using Venezuela’s vast oil wealth to his political advantage. Chavez …
Don Omar Dead? Reggaeton Singer Becomes Victim of Internet Death Hoax
Don Omar is dead. At least that’s what the Internet is saying. However the Puerto Rican reggaeton singer and actor didn’t die. He’s just the victim of a social media death hoax. Don Omar is just fine. A story by Global Associated News appeared this week saying that Omar died in a car crash has …
R.I.P. Jenni Rivera
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — The wreckage of a small plane believed to be carrying Mexican-American music superstar Jenni Rivera was found in northern Mexico on Sunday and there are no apparent survivors, authorities said. Transportation and Communications Minister Gerardo Ruiz Esparza said “everything points toward” it being the U.S.-registered Learjet 25 carrying Rivera and six …
José Curbelo, Manager Behind Latin Music Acts, Dies at 95
José Curbelo, a Cuban-born pianist and bandleader who went on to manage the biggest stars of Latin dance music, died on Friday in Miami. He was 95. Breaking news about the arts, coverage of live events, critical reviews, multimedia and more. Go to Arts Beat » A sortable calendar of noteworthy cultural events in the …